Many people in eating disorder recovery wonder: “If I already see a therapist, do I also need a dietitian?” The short answer: yes! Therapy and nutrition support serve different, but complementary, roles in recovery. why therapy alone isn’t enough Therapists provide emotional support, coping strategies, and guidance for mental health. They help address: Anxiety, depression, […]

Here at NourishRX we are proud to call ourselves non-diet dietitians. However, we also recognize that it can cause a bit of confusion – how can one be a dietitian and be not prescribe something in our own job title? We totally get it, and want to explain a little more about what it means […]

If you’ve started to explore intuitive eating you’ve probably noticed that the focus is not on rigid rules, but rather on flexibility, getting curious about how food feels, cultivating self-compassion and forgiveness, and focusing on nurturance and satisfaction. This is where gentle nutrition fits in. Whereas it’s mainstream for diets to prescribe nutrition commandments without taking […]

Do you know or suspect someone with an eating disorder and just don’t know what to do or say? It is not your job to fix them, but you can arm yourself with knowledge and skills to better support them in their recovery.

Intermittent fasting (IF) has become one of the most popular nutrition trends in recent years. From 16:8 fasting windows to alternate-day fasting, there’s no shortage of advice online about restricting eating to support weight, boost metabolism, or “cleanse” the body. But if you’re recovering from an eating disorder, have a history of restrictive dieting, or […]